Volcanoes Safaris Announces 2011 Gorilla Safari Special Offers

A member of the Ruhengeri gorilla family in Rwanda’s Parc des Volcans. Photo by: Volcanoes Safaris KAMPALA, Uganda— Volcanoes Safaris, a company that specializes in gorilla safaris in Uganda and Rwanda is announcing special offers on 2011 gorilla safaris. Having a close encounter with gorillas in the wild is truly a life-changing, once in a lifetime experience. Staying at one of Volcanoes Safaris’ own ecolodges near Africa’s gorilla national parks gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy this awe-inspiring journey at a lower price with these special offers: 25% Discount at Volcanoes Safaris’ Mount Gahinga Lodge This cozy lodge tucked underneath Uganda’s volcanoes is the ideal base for some of the most stunning hiking trails in Africa. Climb a volcano, track the golden monkey, or take the Batwa Trail into the forest, in the evenings relax by the fireside and enjoy the peace of this beautiful lodge. Guests who book travel to Mount Gahinga Lodge between March 1st –May 31st and... Read More →

Expedition Cruises for Fall/Winter 2011 in Galapagos Available on Sliding Discount Scale with Rates Up to 15 Percent Off

Ecoventura Promises No Reductions in Its On-going Sustainability Program That Distinguishes It as Eco-Travel Leader in the Region MIAMI, FL — A sliding scale of discounts between now and next fall helps secure a bon voyage and sustainable travel for cruise bookings made directly with Ecoventura and its eco-friendly fleet of small expedition vessels in the Galapagos Islands. Multiple departures beginning in late August and running through mid December are available with up to 15 percent off if booked 180 days out from departure. The “Early Bird” booking discounts are reduced as passage is booked closer: 10 percent if booked 179-90 days out and then 5 percent from 89 days out to the day of departure. The 2011 cruise dates that fall under the Early Bird Booking Discount are: Aug 28-04 Sep, Sep 4-11, Sep 11-18, Sep 18-25, Sep 25-02 Oct, Oct 2-9, Oct 9-16, Oct 16-23, Oct 23-30, Oct 30-06 Nov, Nov 6-13, Nov 13-20, Nov 27-04 Dec, Dec 4-11, and Dec 11-18. Doris Welsh, Ecoventura’s Director... Read More →

Families with Teens Spring Break 2011 In Baja – one child goes free!

Loreto, Mexico – Book one child by February 1, 2011 and the second child goes for free (or bring one child at 50% off)! Create a new family tradition and priceless memories with your teenagers – learn to paddle a sea kayak and bond with your teenager as endangered blue and fin whales – more than four times as long as your kayak – plumb the depths for tasty crustaceans in Baja’s Sea of Cortez. March and April 2011, a selection of 6 to 8-day (includes air travel/hotel days) sea kayaking trips for families with teens ages 11 and up is being offered by Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. Paddle a leisurely 3-4 hours per day, broken up by lunch/snorkel stops, looking for the world’s largest animals and exploring desert islands in Mexico’s newest national marine park – Loreto Bay National Marine Park/UNESCO World Heritage site. No prior experience is necessary; motor-boat supported. Along the way you’ll also spot frolicking dolphins and sea lions, snorkel with angelfish... Read More →

Discover France Adventures Announces Nine 2011 VIP Cycling & Non-Cycling Tours Following Routes of and with Access to Tour de France Legends

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A French company that specializes in bringing clients up close and personal with Tour de France announces that again this summer its bicycle tours will follow routes and destinations through the Alps taken by the legendary cycling competitors. Discover France Adventures, the leaders and specialists in France for cycling and hiking tours, is one of only four companies globally and the only one in France licensed to bestow varieties of Tour de France access to its guests. Its VIP itineraries will give exclusive on-site access to the world’s top cycling luminaries. “Our VIP guests will have the opportunity to make contact with top pro riders and experience what it’s like on the podium before the stage and GC winners. They literally get to bike along the same routes the great names in cycling are racing just a few hours behind them, and this year’s Tour will pit some legendary names in a head to head battle that shouldn’t be missed,” said Loren Siekman, President... Read More →

Win a free jump during Explore Himalaya’s Everest Skydive 2011 event

Explore Himalaya will participate at the UK’s biggest adventure travel event Adventure Travel Live, scheduled to be held in London from 28th – 30th January, 2011. They will be promoting different Himalayan adventure products, including Everest Skydive at Booth No. C30, Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, London. A presentation on Everest Skydive will be given by Everest Skydive’s Chief Co-ordinator – Wendy Smith, Tandem Master – Tom Noonan and the team’s medical in-charge – Dr. Ryan Jackson on 30th January, 2011 between 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. Along with the brief presentation, Explore Himalaya will also be holding an online lucky draw where you can win a free jump during the Everest Skydive 2011 event. To enter the drawing, click here.  Read More →

More than Two Feet of Snow Greets Colorado Skiers and Riders Today

Breckenridge Ski Resort received more than 26 inches last night; Vail received over a foot of new snow Breckenridge, COLO – To say it is snowing in Colorado is an understatement in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado today. Breckenridge Ski Resort received more than two feet of snow in 24 hours. Vail received 16 inches and Beaver Creek and Keystone also received an extra helping of snow. Local Breckenridge skier Grant Savidge says this is some of the deepest snow he has ever skied at Breckenridge Ski Resort. “Now go get some,” he added, with a smile. January is also ‘Learn to Ski Month’ and with all of the new snow, now’s the time to hone your powder skiing and riding ability.  Take advantage of the great deals at Vail Resorts Ski & Ride Schools: Breckenridge First Time Discovery Series: Three Days of Lift Tickets, Lessons and Rentals for $300 Three full days of exciting discoveries, lift tickets and rentals. You’ll make great strides—all in a comfortable atmosphere... Read More →

Cameras and Canyons: Photographer John Fielder To Lead Photography Workshop on Utah’s Green River To Benefit National Wildlife Federation

Bill Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions To Outfit Six Day/Five Night Trip Running Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2011 Boulder, CO – Adventure travel with a purpose comes to the canyons of Utah this summer challenging participants to conquer a wilderness river and sharpen photography skills while supporting America’s largest conservation organization. John Fielder, who is regarded as one of America’s premier outdoor photographers and conservationists, will lead a National Wildlife Federation photography workshop on Utah’s Green River Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2011. “This is an excellent opportunity for anyone, regardless of prior rafting or photography experience, to learn from a legendary nature photographer while helping the nation’s leading wildlife conservation organization on a river trip through one of the West’s most spectacular and remote wild river wilderness areas,” said Bill Dvorak, founder and owner of Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions, co-contributor and professional outfitter... Read More →

Cure Post-Holiday Blues with Intrepid Travel Discounts

Have a case of the Post-Holiday Blues? Intrepid Travel can help. Now through January 21, over 100 Intrepid trips departing before March 31 are on sale up to 50% off. A quick selection is below, click here for full details. Up to 50% off select trips departing before March 31, including: Okavango and Beyond: 9 days from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg, regular price $2240, now $1120 South China Express: 6 days from Hong Kong to Shanghai, regular price $905, now $679 Amazing Thailand: 11 days ex Bangkok, regular price $870, now $ 652.50 Best of Turkey: 15 days ex Istanbul, regular price $1645, now $1316 Classic Costa Rica: 15 days ex San Jose, regular price $1420, now $1207 And if you cant find anything among the 100+ trips on offer from 15 – 50% off, all remaining trips departing April 1 – June 30 are 10% off.  Read More →

Discover the Art of Relaxation with Scotland’s Tai Chi Holiday

If the Christmas ‘holidays’ have left you longing for a truly relaxing break to look forward to, then Hostelling Scotland‘s first dedicated Tai Chi holiday could be the answer. SYHA Hostelling Scotland has added Torridon Tai Chi to its range of hostel based activity breaks, promising a holiday which will teach guests the true art of relaxation. Torridon Tai Chi will offer five days of learning the ancient Chinese practise, with instruction from leading Highland expert Douglas Hardie. Hardie will teach guests the graceful movements of Tai Chi, which help to combat stress, tension and poor health. Situated in the hauntingly beautiful surroundings of Torridon in the Scottish Highlands, the holiday is located worlds away from the stresses of everyday life. The mountains and scenery around Lake Torridon is said to be the inspiration for Tolkein’s magical ‘Middle Earth’ – wild, remote, rugged – with a true sense of getting away from it all. With the chance... Read More →

Get ready to party in Rio with Tucan Travel!

London – It may still be over a month away, but Rio Carnival really is the mother of all street parties and there are just a few places left to experience this extravaganza with Tucan Travel in March. As South American adventure experts, Tucan Travel has been operating tours to include all the magic that Brazil’s famous street party has to offer since the company began. Today, the adventure travel operator has four of its six tour styles all converging on Rio de Janeiro each year in time for Carnival. And 2011 will be the biggest yet. So big is Carnival, that Tucan Travel schedules all the tours that take in Rio to be in the city over that weekend. This year the tour operator will have groups from nearly all styles of its overland adventure tours staying in a range of hotel classes, both near the location of Carnival and over by the world-renown Cococabana Beach. While many travellers will experience the festivities as part of a longer tour, the adventure company also offers great independent... Read More →

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